Sunday, June 20, 2010

I'd like to dedicate this next song to ....

Move over Bryan. "Everything I do, I do it for You" has finally moved to second place for the title of "best cheesy yet somehow still really good song". (C'mon. Admit it. You loved that song for at least a day!)

I heard a great song on the radio the other day. I almost turned the station four lines in, as I had already made up my mind that it was a little corny. (People don't really use that word anymore, do they ?) But I decided to listen to the rest anyway. It was really good. In fact, I even got a little verklempt.

Being it Fathers Day and all, I thought it would be a good song to dedicate to all the fathers out there. More specifically .... my Daddy, and the love of my life who happens to be a super stellar Daddy. The best, actually. I would imagine it's pretty difficult to be a dad. So .... thanks Dad. You done good (and still do). Thanks Aaron. You do amazing!

......... Just cuz I can't help myself ..... A little girl and her mom were taking a walk one day. The little girl spotted some chewed gum on the ground and picked it up to place in her own mouth. The mom shouted, "Stop! That's dirty. Don't put it in your mouth. It will make you sick!" The little girl asked her mom how she knows that. The mom replied stating that she learned such things in Mommy School. The little girl asked her mom what happens if you fail Mommy School. The mom paused for a minute, and replied with ..... "Well, then they call you Daddy." :)

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming .....

I posted the lyrics below the video (in case you just want to read them and not listen), but they also play during the video if you actually take the time to listen to it.

****And Aaron ..... thanks for being willing to fight. You are one amazing father. I'm very blessed. Very. ****

Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”

I look around and see my wonderful lifeAlmost perfect from the outsideIn picture frames I see my beautiful wifeAlways smilingBut on the inside, I can hear her saying...

“Lead me with strong handsStand up when I can'tDon't leave me hungry for loveChasing dreams, what about us?

Show me you're willing to fightThat I'm still the love of your lifeI know we call this our homeBut I still feel alone”

I see their faces, look in their innocent eyesThey're just children from the outsideI'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fineThey're in independentBut on the inside, I can hear them saying...

“Lead me with strong handsStand up when I can'tDon't leave me hungry for loveChasing dreams, but what about us?

Show me you're willing to fightThat I'm still the love of your lifeI know we call this our homeBut I still feel alone”

So Father, give me the strengthTo be everything I'm called to beOh, Father, show me the wayTo lead themWon't You lead me?

To lead them with strong handsTo stand up when they can'tDon't want to leave them hungry for love,Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fightAnd give them the best of my lifeSo we can call this our homeLead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

The Britton Bunch

Me and the Mr.

Providence (My Provi Anne Girl)

Eden

Sam

Kira (our Ugandan Princess)

Malachi (Baby Man)

About Me

First off - I'm a follower of Jesus Christ. Everything I am and all I have comes from Him. I do everything through Him, and strive to give it all back to Him. I am loved with a never ending love by the One who created it all. I'm a mom to 5 amazing children. I'm passionate about family, marriage, adoption, health, and community. I enjoy writing, running, singing, cycling, snuggling with my dogs on the couch, wine, and coffee. But mostly I love being with people. I run my own business helping others regain their health. I am married to the most amazing man on the planet (sorry girls) since July of '99. We are both musicians - he really is, I just fake it. He's a Pastor, which I suppose makes me a Pastor's wife. We entered the world of church planting the summer of 2014. He's the best dad any kid could have (sorry Dad), and I love him with all of my heart.
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